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Patent GB-2230720-A (GB)
Title: Removing moulding material particles from a casting
Inventor: LANGHAM REGINALD LAWRENCE
IPC: B22D29/00
Filed: 1989-04-29
Abstract: A casting made using a mould or core comprising particulate material is removed from and/or cleared of particulate by subjecting the casting and mould or core to an elevated temperature below the melting point of the casting, but high enough to promote chemical breakdown of the binder in the mould or core material. This obviates the use of mechanical effects such as vibrations which could damage a casting of a relatively low melting temperature metal like aluminium.   The treatment can be effected in a furnace having sand collection chutes (22, 24) for collecting sand falling away under the action of gravity or blown away by a hot gas stream induced to flow by a fan (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232687-A (GB)
Title: Hosiery extending means
Inventor: QURESHI EJAZ AHMED
IPC: B65G51/02
Filed: 1989-06-09
Abstract: After being pressed off a knitting machine a hosiery article (11) is drawn into a chamber (10) in the direction of the arrows by an air flow until the welt end of the article engages and is trapped by means (25) at one end of the chamber (10) and the article is then extended by reverse air flow away from the trapped end. The extended article falls out of the chamber into a container (38) when a bottom door (32) is opened. Steaming in extended condition to relax the fabric is provided via steam chamber (33) and grille (36). The trapping means (28) automatically switches a pneumatic actuator (20) to reverse the air flow in the chamber. The steam supply valve (35) and the opening mechanism of the door (32) are controlled by a program drum of the knitting machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223863-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive control of I C engine, automatic gearbox, etc
Inventor: JURGENS GUNTER
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 1989-07-31
Abstract: A component of a motor vehicle, such as the gearbox in an automatic transmission (Fig. 1-15) or the engine (Fig. 16-20) is controlled adaptively by:-
  Storing data relating to at least two consecutive timing intervals tset (eg the notional time for the engine speed to vary by two amounts) in store 91 at preset ordinates (eg engine speed (n), torque (P), airflow (Q), possibly in combination);
  obtaining 67 actual data corresponding to the stored data but possibly at different ordinates;
  interpolating 66 the stored data if necessary;
  comparing 73 the actual 131 and interpolated 130 data;
  using the result of the comparison to obtain 99 a correction face tork for the stored data at the nearest preset ordinate only; and
  storing the correction factor in store 90 for subsequent correction of stored data tset, in which case it also may be interpolated 92. Correction factor K is then updated adaptively. 
<??>Embodiments allow smooth gear change, reduced pollution and reduced knocking. 
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Patent GB-2236304-A (GB)
Title: Lined boxes for liquids
Inventor: GREENSLADE ROBERT CHARLES O'CO
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 1989-09-26
Abstract: A box has a flanged outlet fitting (48) engaged in an aperture defined by recesses (26, 42) in inner and outer panels (16, 30). The outer panel (30) can be moved from a buckled configuration (Figure 3) to a flat configuration (Figure 4) to cause the recess (42) to engage the fitting (48). Locking tabs (38) are insertable into slots defined between side wall panels of the box, in order to prevent movement of the outer panel (30) from the flat to the buckled configuration.
Patent GB-2226647-A (GB)
Title: Colour image recording apparatus
Inventor: KAWAWADA NAOKI
IPC: G03B27/32
Filed: 1989-11-30
Abstract: The present invention provides colour image recording apparatus in which a latent image is formed on a recording medium (20) for reproduction. The apparatus comprises an intermediate image receiving medium (10, 11, 12), and means (30) for recording on the intermediate image receiving medium an intermediate image and a positioning mark (49) (see Figure 1, not shown). The apparatus further comprises means (32) for transferring the intermediate image from the intermediate image receiving medium to the recording medium, a detection device (54) for detecting the positioning mark, and means (9, 13, 29) for positioning the intermediate image receiving medium relative to the transfer means in accordance with an output from the detection device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227446-A (GB)
Title: Extrusion die for blown plastic film
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ RICARDO PABLO
IPC: B29C48/10
Filed: 1990-01-18
Abstract: The die is of the spiral feed-groove type, in which the annulus of liquid resin emerging from the groove chamber has bands of unequal temperature. The die is provided with a flow-dividing and re-combining facility, which takes the form of two series of open channels, one cut into the outer wall, and one cut into the inner wall, just below the die nozzle. One series of channels is inclined or offset to the right, the other to the left. The effect is that liquid from the hot band may be recombined with a matched quantity of liquid from the cool band. This leads to a marked improvement in temperature equalization band to band. As a result, the gauge thickness of the as-manufactured plastic film is more consistent.
Patent GB-2228255-A (GB)
Title: Sheet and web feeding
Inventor: BEER MICHAEL W
IPC: B32B37/22
Filed: 1990-01-19
Abstract: In laminating apparatus, in which a laminating film (2) is applied to a succession of overlapped sheets (20), a sheet feeder (98) and a knife (54) for initiating separation of sheets after laminating are both synchronised with a conveyor (22) for feeding sheets to laminating rolls (16, 18). The relative timing of the sheet feeder (98) and the knife (54) is set by means of a counter/comparator linked to a shaft encoder attached to a drive for the sheet conveyor (22). Subsequent periodic operation of the feeder (98) and knife (54) is by separate counter/comparators similarly linked to the encoder. Stepper motors for the feeder (98) and knife (54) are also linked to the encoder so that their operative speeds are proportional to speeds of the sheet conveyor (22). Sheets are delivered to the feeder (98) by lifting suckers which lift successive uppermost sheets (20) from a stack (60), and travelling suckers, which receive each successive sheet and advance it to a sheet feeding position, at which it is held until a sheet feeding signal is received at feeder rollers (98). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232588-A (GB)
Title: Hair styling apparatus
Inventor: FURSDON JAMES MACDONALD
IPC: A45D20/00
Filed: 1990-04-25
Abstract: Hair styling apparatus (2) comprises support means (6, 8) for supporting hair to be styled, vacuum means (10) for providing a vacuum at the support means (6, 8) whereby the hair is sucked against the support means (6, 8) and is held by the suction in position against the support means (6, 8), and heater means (12) for enabling the wet hair to be dried whilst it is held in position against the support means (6, 8) whereby the hair is dried in a style determined by the support means (6, 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235587-A (GB)
Title: Janus antenna arrangement
Inventor: LISSEL ERNST
IPC: G01S7/03
Filed: 1990-06-27
Abstract: In order to reduce the space occupied by a Janus antenna arrangement of a device for the measurement of speed and distance in a vehicle, the two antennae thereof are disposed one within the other as print or patch antennae (by the interlacing of, or double utilization of, the same active regions) on a common carrier region (44). Furthermore, the feed-ins for the two antennae are chosen to be different by, for example, control switches (51, 52), operating in opposite directions with respect to time, for the oscillators (49, 50). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236232-A (GB)
Title: Voice information service system
Inventor: EUNG IN KIM
IPC: H04Q1/45
Filed: 1990-08-10
Abstract: In a voice information system a telephone (1) is provided to transmit a Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) signal by utilizing a character panel including a plurality of buttons (30) which are orderly arranged therein. An exchange (2) is provided to switch the DTMF signal. A telephone line matching apparatus (3) is connected from the exchange to detect a line status of the system and protect the system from an instantaneous higher voltage. A DTMF receiver apparatus (4) converts the DTMF signal into a corresponding digital signal. A service provider terminal means (9) is provided to input a plurality of key words corresponding to each service name and information data to be provided. A key word storage apparatus (6) includes a service name file unit for storing a service name file, and a key word dictionary unit for storing a key word dictionary. A text information storage apparatus (7) stores a plurality of information data corresponding to each service name. A Central Processor Unit converts a digital signal outputted from the DTMF receiver apparatus into an input character string to match the input character string with the key words stored in the key word storage apparatus in order to provide information data. A voice output apparatus is connected from the Central Processor Unit, for converting a digital voice data signal into a voice signal to thereby provide the desired information service to the user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247006-A (GB)
Title: Tile posture controlling device for use in an automatic mah-jong setting machine
Inventor: INOUE MITSUYOSHI
IPC: A63F9/34
Filed: 1990-08-16
Abstract: A tile posture controlling device for use in an automatic mah-jong setting machine stirs up tiles on a turn table 1 and turns the tiles so that all tiles are oriented in the same direction by use of magnetic repulsive and attractive forces. The tiles 3 have permanent magnets 4 embedded therein as shown. Permanent magnets 7 are provided directly in the turn table so as to generate magnetic forces efficiently; these magnets may be both circumferential (5) and radial (6) as shown. Oriented tiles are fed to a double-stacking device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250998-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic cleansing composition
Inventor: LYLE IAN GARDNER
IPC: A61K8/14
Filed: 1990-12-21
Abstract: The invention comprises a method for removing oily soil and make-up from the skin and hair, and optionally delivering a secondary benefit, involving treatment with a concentrated aqueous surfactant composition which is substantially free of non-polar oils which on subsequent dilution into water during rinsing generates liposomes.
Patent GB-2243251-A (GB)
Title: Junction box with locking hooks
Inventor: SIMON HANS
IPC: H01R13/506
Filed: 1991-01-21
Abstract: A junction box for electrical appliances, of which the lower section (2) or baseplate (1) can be inserted into a recess of an appliance wall, has at least one flexible locking hook (13) provided on the lower section, engaging under the inner edge of the recess, this engagement being releasable by means of a pivoting movement of the locking hook. A lid (5) can be locked in the closed position with respect to the lower section (2), the lid having at least one blocking tooth (15) which, when the lid (5) is closed, engages behind the locking hook to prevent it from being released. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240513-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for disposing of a used thermal stencil master sheet and a process for disposing of the same
Inventor: HASEGAWA TAKANORI
IPC: B41L31/00
Filed: 1991-01-31
Abstract: An apparatus and process for disposing of a used thermal stencil master sheet, are provided, in which is provided a stripping nail 9 for stripping a used thermal stencil master sheet wound up on a stencil body 6, a waste stencil box 10 for encasing the stripped master sheet, and rolls 8 for feeding the master sheet into the box. There being a means for heating the master sheet so that it is heat-shrunk and/or melted within the box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254688-A (GB)
Title: Gas burners
Inventor: BONANNO PAULO
IPC: F23D14/58
Filed: 1991-04-11
Abstract: A fuel jot member for a hot-air balloon comprises a body (1) with a channel (2) therein open at one face (1A) of the body (1), and at least one comb member (3, 4) releasably held in the channel (2) by a retaining member (5) releasably secured to the body (1) by bolts passing through holes 6, 7. The slots (10) between the teeth (11) of the comb member (3, 4) define, with the adjacent surfaces of the body (12) and the retaining member (5), gas jet passages opening from the interior of the body (1) to its exterior. Preferably the burner is circular and there are two comb members (3 and 4) with the retaining member or ring (5) disposed between them and acting on both to retain the two comb members (3 and 4) in the channel (2). The slots of a comb member define a large number of small jet passages, leading to quietness in operation. The retaining member is releasable from the body to release the or each comb member for cleaning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254702-A (GB)
Title: Antenna radiation pattern measurement
Inventor: LANGSFORD PETER ALAN
IPC: G01R29/10
Filed: 1991-04-11
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the radiation pattern of an antenna (1) in a plane (P) comprises a radiation detector (4) and means for moving the detector in an angular direction (A) about an axis (3) at right angles to the plane, and in a radial direction (R) from the axis, as shown along a track (5) on a rotatable arm (2). A telescopic support arm may be used as in Fig 2 (not shown) along with a two-axis track system as in Figs 3, 4 (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243797-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing foam pattern assemblies
Inventor: VANRENS RUSSELL J
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: A foam pattern assembly 10 for use in a lost foam casting process is manufactured by a method comprising the steps of providing a foam pattern assembly formed by gluing two foam parts along a junction line 40, the two parts respectively providing a first surface portion 24 and a second surface portion 34 offset from the first surface portion 24 at the junction line 40, and levelling the surface so that the first surface portion 24 is not offset from the second surface portion 34. Such levelling may be performed with a hot plate 70 or a heated roller. An opening (52, Fig 2) is provided at the junction and the removal of the step between the first and second surface portions 24, 34 in this manner provides a flat surface against which a gasket on a casting, formed using the pattern assembly, around a corresponding casting hole may be seated in a straightforward manner for the purpose of leak testing the casting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244843-A (GB)
Title: Accident simulating apparatus and method
Inventor: WILEY KENNETH D
IPC: G09B9/00
Filed: 1991-05-15
Abstract: A motorcycle accident simulating test dummy for assessing the effects of an accident on a human includes an anthropomorphic manikin 1 comprising a number of sensors distributed over the dummy for sensing forces, accelerations, velocities, displacements, joint fractures or fractures experienced by elements of the manikin and data collection and storage means including a recirculating memory for storing a selected quantity of data generated by the sensors. Elements of the manikin include frangible limb elements, rupturable joints and electronic fracture detection devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245917-A (GB)
Title: Deep-water oil and gas production and transportation system
Inventor: COSTA FILHO FERNANDO HOMEM DA
IPC: E21B43/36
Filed: 1991-07-12
Abstract: This invention relates to a deep-water oil and gas production and transportation system including basically a first part 50 positioned on a subsea base, supported by the seabottom and coupled to the wet Christmas tree 54, and which comprises a 2-phase oil/gas vertical separator 56, a gas cooler 58, a vertical tubular scrubber 60 and a motor-pump unit 64, 66 for the oil, and a second part positioned on the platform or other recovery base and comprising a velocity variator 70 for said motor-pump set, a pressure-relief valve 76 for simultaneous control of the gas pipeline 78 and of said scrubber and of said 2-phase separator, and a programmable logic controller 80. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261208-A (GB)
Title: Spirit measure counter
Inventor: JOHNSON OLIVER BENJAMIN
IPC: B67D3/02
Filed: 1991-10-09
Abstract: There is provided an electronic counter for a liquid dispenser, including an electronic counting circuit (11) and a display device (15). Memory (M1, M2) in the circuitry allows the display to show either the current total of measures dispensed, or other information such as price etc. Dispensing of a measure of liquid is sensed by electrical contacts (8, 9) which are immersed intermittently in the liquid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262885-A (GB)
Title: Blast absorbing structure
Inventor: ROWSE DAVID PAUL
IPC: F41H5/04
Filed: 1991-12-12
Abstract: A blast absorbing structure (20) comprising a first deformable/crushable material (32) for absorbing explosive blast energy by way of conversion to mechanical work and a second material (34) for absorbing explosive blast energy by way of conversion to thermal energy. The first material (32) may be foam or vermiculite for example. The second material (34) may be a powdered metal, a fluid or a gel suspended in or coated onto the first material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261811-A (GB)
Title: Pan lid storage assembly
Inventor: MORTIMER JAMES DAVID
IPC: A47B77/14
Filed: 1992-01-31
Abstract: A pan lid storage assembly 2 comprises a rectangular backing plate 4 which is fixed by means of screws 6 to the rear side 3 of a kitchen cupboard door 10. Two rectangular strips 12 are also fixed, by means of screws 14, to the rear side 8 of the kitchen door 10. Three cords 16 are releasably fixed to both strips 12 so as to extend therebetween substantially horizontally and in parallel to one another. A pan lid 24 to be stored is secured between the backing plate 4 and a respective cord 16, with a knob 26 of the pan lid engaging the cord on an upper surface thereof. The assembly provides a convenient way of storing a plurality of pan lids. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260598-A (GB)
Title: Compound action switch input device eg. for cursor control
Inventor: SUDOH HIROTAKA
IPC: G06F3/0362
Filed: 1992-10-09
Abstract: The device has a housing 1 with a window 2 through which a cylindrical input member 13 can be contacted by the operator. Member 13 is connected to a further cylindrical member 11 so that the members 11, 13 rotate together in a trough-like carrier 3 but are capable of relative axial displacement. Axial displacement of member 13 is detected by contacts 27a, 27b, 27c and rotation of members 11, 13 is detected by a contact on the lower face of bevel gear 23 moving over a fixed contact pattern. A third input is provided by pressing the member 13 downwardly which rotates the carrier 3 about its supporting bar 5 and closes contact 29. The input device may be incorporated into a computer keyboard to control a cursor and to make other inputs or may be used in a TV remote controller. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262297-A (GB)
Title: Gas-venting apparatus,e.g. a radon sump, for a building and a method for its installation
Inventor: HANCOCK PHILIP
IPC: E02D31/00
Filed: 1992-12-14
Abstract: Gas-venting apparatus comprises a precast concrete chamber (11) with separate base (12), cover (13) and annular wall (14) which are sunk into the ground beneath a building to collect gases such as radon or methane therefrom. The gas permeates into the chamber through peripheral inlet apertures (16) and is vented through a vent duct connected to a peripheral outlet aperture (15). The vent duct opens to the exterior of the building or into the roof void and an impermeable membrane laid beneath the floor of the building prevents gases from rising into the building itself; a fan may be installed in the vent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266348-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispenser.
Inventor: MCGREGOR JON DOUGLAS CRAIG
IPC: B05B12/36
Filed: 1993-03-26
Abstract: A liquid dispenser (1) has particular use in dispensing herbicides. The dispenser (1) has an elongate body (2) for the liquid and a trigger operated pump (20) for generating a spray from a nozzle located in a shroud (6). The shroud directs spray from the nozzle onto a plant to be eradicated, whilst substantially preventing any adjacent plants from being unintentionally sprayed. Means, such as sleeve (50), for fastening the trigger (16) of the pump in a fixed position for storage may also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-937028-A (GB)
IPC: F04C15/06
Abstract: 937,028. Rotary pumps. JABSCO PUMP CO. April 6, 1962 [April 13, 1961], No. 13378/61. Addition to 813,223. Class 110 (2). The flexible vane pump of the parent Specification is modified by providing a third cylindrical bore 15 (Fig. 2) intersecting the two bores 23, 24 in which the impellers rotate. The axis 16 of the bore 15 is parallel to, and midway between, those of the bores 23, 24, and is in line with the inlet and outlet passages 17. The bore and has arcuate surfaces 21, 22 which fingers 32 in the inlet and outlet regions. cam 20 (see also Fig. 4) is shaped to fit within the deform the flexible vanes 6, 7, and tapered
Patent GB-2277046-A (GB)
Title: Grading apparatus with fixed distance between adjustable soil extractor and endless grading web
Inventor: PARKINSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B07B1/10
Filed: 1994-04-18
Abstract: A grading apparatus comprises a soil extractor 16 having rotatable extractor elements 21 arranged for adjustable separation in the direction of advance of crop through the apparatus, and downstream of the soil extractor, a screen grader 18 having an endless grading web 26, the grading web being trained around spaced apart upstream and downstream web return rollers 23, 27 wherein an extractor element 21a at the downstream end of the soil extractor and the upstream return roller 23 are connected together by link 23a so as to maintain a fixed distance therebetween during adjustment of the separation of the extractor elements. Tensioning roller 33 takes up slack produced in the endless grading web 26 as a result of the movement of the upstream return roller 23 on adjustment of the separation of the soil extractor elements. The roller 23 may be pivotally mounted on arm 24 or arranged for sliding movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284234-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable pivot for mounting glass doors
Inventor: MARINONI MARIO
IPC: E05D7/10
Filed: 1994-11-08
Abstract: An adjustable pivot for mounting glass doors comprises a first mounting member 2 having a guide 6 which is attached to the centre bar of an H-shaped rail fixed to an edge of the glass door. A slide 7 is mounted to the guide 6 for longitudinal movement therewith and has a bore 8 for receiving a vertically adjustable pivot pin 9. The position of the slide within the guide 6 is adjustable by means of a screw 12 and the vertical position of the pivot pin 1 is adjustable within the bore 9 by means of a second screw 11 acting through an elongate slot 11 in the slide 7. The pivot pin 1 is received in a socket 3 of a second member 4 which is mounted via a mounting plate 8 to the door frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295377-A (GB)
Title: Coffins
Inventor: LAU CHUNG KEONG
IPC: A61G17/007
Filed: 1994-11-22
Abstract: In a coffin comprising an open receptacle assembly for receiving a corpse and a cover assembly for closing the receptacle assembly at least one of the receptacle assembly and the cover assembly is constructed from corrugated cardboard panels 4 - 6 fixed to a skeletal frame structure 8a, 8b, preferably of wood. <IMAGE>